Editing Topre Realforce (section)

===Realforce 23U===

The Realforce 23U is a standalone USB numpad introduced in August, 2009 with two models. Both models have the same features and design, the only difference being the colour. They have functions that would make them suitable in an accounting/banking environment and also include DIP switches. DIP switch 1 alters the Tab, BS, Shift and = keys to the function printed on the front of the keycap. DIP switch 2 changes the 00 key to 000, DIP switch 3 links/unlinks the Num Lock key to an already connected numpad. DIP switch 4 controls the Normal operation and Setting prohibited modes. By early 2014, both numpads had been discontinued, with Topre stating they had no plans to start making them again. In June, 2014 a Japanese blog post suggested that the numpads would be available for purchase again in September, 2014<ref name="realforce_13" />. Indeed this proved to be the case, and as of January, 2015 the 23U and 23UB are both available from numerous resellers in Japan and the west.